How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Chrysler 300?

NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chrysler 300, which is 39% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Yes, recall 18V332000 covers the Electrical System and involves a dealer software inspection and flash; it was reported on 2018-05-17.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Chrysler 300?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Chrysler 300 is 12,074 miles.

What specific electrical parts fail most often on the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Owner complaints center on the backup camera, headlight performance, no-start incidents, and Uconnect touchscreen delamination or malfunction.

Have electrical problems on the 2017 Chrysler 300 caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the Electrical System complaints for this model year.

2017 Chrysler 300 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chrysler 300, making up 39% of all 82 complaints for the year. Common issues include backup camera failures, headlight visibility problems, no-start events, and Uconnect screen delamination, with a median failure mileage of 12,074 miles. One related recall (18V332000) covers electrical system software.

Electrical System complaints: 32; 39% of 82
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,074 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Backup camera image locks up, flickers, or stops working entirely, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be restarted or the dealer to perform a software flash.
Headlights and high beams provide narrow visibility on turns or fail outright in cold temperatures, with owners reporting no fix available from dealers.
Vehicle intermittently fails to start with no fault code found by technicians during diagnostic testing.
Uconnect touchscreen delaminates or peels internally, causing the screen to flicker, change colors, or push buttons on its own while driving.
Battery drains unexpectedly, in one case linked by a dealer to an ECM module issue requiring a full battery disconnect and reset.

When 2017 Chrysler 300 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2017, latest Oct 23, 2025.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Oct 2025; peak May 2021 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Chrysler 300

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System complaints by 300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005122 (15%)
2006104 (10%)
200759 (12%)
2008503 (70%)
200925 (30%)
201027 (22%)
2011123 (62%)
2012221 (52%)
2013144 (47%)
201487 (37%)
201519 (19%)
201617 (22%)
201732 (39%)
201873 (48%)
201921 (35%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (5%)
20221 (20%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2017 Chrysler 300?: NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Chrysler 300, which is 39% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Chrysler 300?: Yes, recall 18V332000 covers the Electrical System and involves a dealer software inspection and flash; it was reported on 2018-05-17.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Chrysler 300?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Chrysler 300 is 12,074 miles.
What specific electrical parts fail most often on the 2017 Chrysler 300?: Owner complaints center on the backup camera, headlight performance, no-start incidents, and Uconnect touchscreen delamination or malfunction.
Have electrical problems on the 2017 Chrysler 300 caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the Electrical System complaints for this model year.